Aesthetic Appeal:  

Mac home design software, Punch! Home & Landscape Design Studio  provides a clean, well-organized environment to design and decorate your dream home. The software can render your plans in multiple views including a basic floor plan, framing, 2D wireframe, 2D and 3D elevations and aerial and cutaway views. Once you’ve completed your plan, take a virtual walk-through to see how your home will look when it’s finished. An interesting experience is being able to look out of the windows into the yard. This is important to be able to see what the outside views look like from inside each room as well as what type of shade/light will be impacting the room. You can even view the outside of the home from all angles using the “helicopter” or satellite modes.

Features & Tools:  

Mac home design software Punch! Home & Landscape Design Studio falls between the entry-level PC-only Home & Landscape Design series and the professional Mac home design software version of Home Design Studio Pro. This version of the software combines several types of programs into one suite covering everything from footings and foundations to floor plan, framing, electrical, plumbing, roof and HVAC. The software is pre-loaded with an impressive inventory of 2D and 3D objects and templates. You can also import other images that you want to add to your design.

Among the many features the software offers is the ability to customize the inside of the home plan with paint, wallpaper and flooring. There’s a wide variety of fixtures in the library too. Everything from lighting to bathroom to kitchen. And speaking of the kitchen, you can design your cabinetry using the Cabinet Designer feature. You can customize practically everything right down to the drawer pulls and the door hardware. There’s even blinds, cornices and curtains for the windows. New in this version is the Home Theater object library so you can create the media room of your dreams including the movie theater seating and surround sound. And don’t forget to add the jukebox and popcorn machine! The program also offers a Green feature that includes eco-friendly tips and ideas to reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

Once you’re happy with your design the Estimator software will produce a spreadsheet detailing material quantities, costs and schedules so you can get to work making your dream into a reality.